Simon Mariani was competing in an all-day Iron Man competition at Hamburg’s Ballyowen Golf Course on July 8, when a fast-moving storm swept through the area. He was struck by a bolt of lightning while he played the 15th hole, prompting the other golfers to spring into action.

A golfer has died after he was struck by lightning during a tournament at a New Jersey course, according to reports. Simon John Mariani, 28, was struck on the 15th hole at the Ballyowen Golf Course in Hardyston on Tuesday,

A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Ocean County in New Jersey until 11:30 p.m. Parts of Atlantic County were also originally included in the warning, but the warning has expired there. The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located northeast of Atlantic City at 11:16 p.m.

New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens

Flash flood warnings were issued by the National Weather service Monday night as heavy storms rolled into the area. Flood warnings were issued for Morris, Warren, Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey were inundated on Monday night as widespread thunderstorms moved through.

Thousands across New Jersey lost power Monday, July 14, as severe storms blew through the region, toppling trees and knocking down wires.More than 4,600 customers were in the dark as of 6:45 p.m., utility officials said.